EDUCORE SERVICES
EDUCORE SERVICES
Trident College is located on a 113-hectare nature reserve in Solwezi, Zambia.
The school opened its doors to the first pioneering group of pupils and
parents in January 2014. In addition to serving the educational needs of the
local copper mining community, the College, which is now home to 232 pupils,
is rapidly becoming the boarding school of choice in Zambia and a firm option
for parents and pupils throughout southern Africa.
Head of Sports and Co-Curricular Activities
Purpose of the Job
Trident College is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic
Head of Sports and Co-Curricular Activities. The ap-pointee will be
responsible for the comprehensive design and implementation of a co-curricular
program, with a special emphasis on sport, but including cultural and service
activities. The incumbent will also serve as a qualified and registered
teacher preferably with a speciality in Business Studies.
The position is a middle management appointment, reporting to the Deputy:
Pastoral Care and Discipline. All staff are involved in the comprehensive co-
curricular program.
Applications from teachers who have had experience in a boarding environment
would have an added advantage.
The College offers the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum
to boys and girls from year 7 to year 13 with external Cambridge Certification
at the end of Year 11 (IGCSE), Year 12 (AS level) and Year 13 (A-Level).
Trident College Solwezi forms part of the Trident Group schools which is made
up of two prep schools and the College. Trident Schools are, in turn, operated
by Educore Services, a leading provider of independent schooling in Zambia.
Qualifications and other Requirements
The minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree with a Post Graduate Teaching
Diploma and current registration as a teacher in the country of origin.
Experience in Sports Management and in teaching the Cambridge or similar
curriculum to senior clas-ses is a prerequisite. Commencement date: Preferably
1 January 2020 but no later than 1 May 2020.
Key Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following key skills and attributes:
> Committed and competent teacher
> Deep commitment to the holistic growth and development of learners.
> Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
> Ability to innovate, engage and motivate staff to achieve the objectives of the department and the school.
> Enjoy being part of an evolving and growing school environment.
> Enjoy living in a small, rural community.
A CV and cover letter, including 3 contactable referees, must be sent to:
recruitment@educoreservices.com. The subject line of the e-mail must read:
Application: Head of Sports
Closing date: 6 October 2020
Due to Educore Services’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal
record. Only short-listed can-didates will be contacted.
Educore Services provides leading education through the following network of
schools – Frontier, Sentinel, Trident and The Educore Academy
P.O. Box 110506, Solwezi, Zambia
www.trident-college-solwezi.com
Email:: recruitment@educoreservices.com